Terrace - Vail

We opted for the breakfast buffet, which exceeded our expectations—it was definitely worth every penny and provided a lovely experience. They offered a wide range of breakfast favorites, all for just $42 per person (excluding alcoholic drinks). Given Vail's reputation as an expensive destination, this turned out to be the most affordable meal we had, without sacrificing quality or service. My personal favorite was the German sausage, which tasted just like the authentic ones back home. The crowd there was refreshingly different from what you typically see in California, adding to the great atmosphere. The little cups of smoothies were delightful as well. Looking forward to our next visit!

The food selection is outstanding. I'd recommend going when you're truly hungry for the buffet, and be prepared to pay $57 per person. I took photos of all the food options for you to check out. They also offer fresh juices and, of course, coffee. The standout items for me were the smoked salmon, French toast, chocolate croissant, Mexican omelet (I'm unsure of the exact name), bacon, and fresh fruits. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a great atmosphere, excellent breakfast, and are either really hungry or in search of a nice date spot. I give it a 10/10!

I enjoyed a delightful breakfast! The European-style offerings provided a wide variety of options, including bread, proteins, yogurt, and fruit, as well as the opportunity to make your own omelets. Everything I tried was excellent! The restaurant is conveniently located within the Sonnenalp Vail hotel, offering beautiful views from the terrace area. The waitress was friendly, but it took her a while to check in on us. We ended up having to signal her a few times for the bill and to clear away some dirty plates. The breakfast buffet is on the pricey side, especially for larger families.

This has to be one of the cutest spots I have been for brunch and I mean it whole heartedly . Its an Old World-meets-mountain-modern décor: Bavarian-style carved-wood ceilings, paintings by Austrian and German artists, and sunlight flooding in from a glass atrium. The view from the sun room was gorgeous with the snowcapped trees and the food and service complimented the ambience This place is inside a restaurant so might take a little bit to find a good parking spot but we were fortunate that it was a Sunday and we were able to park out front an establishment that was closed . Diners are greeted with picture-perfect baked goods, fresh fruits, exotic-looking cheeses and meats, and rows of scrumptious pastries .There's even a whole honeycomb dripping fresh honey into a lovely porcelain dish. Yes, there's an à la carte menu, but the whole point of dining here is to graze from the sumptuous European-style buffet, a cornucopia of eggs, waffles, blintzes, sausages, cured meats, cheeses, berries, yogurts, breads, preserves, and pastries . Beverages are ordered as per your choice and might cost extra depending on what you ordered . There is a separate Egg counter where you can get the eggs made as per your preference. Service was excellent to say the least and our server took really good care of us without being over bearing . She just magically appeared every time someone wanted to order something. So the pricing is on the higher side and everything including juices etc are additional cost. They also added a service charge which I am not sure was for what however we all paid an additional gratuity individually on top of it. Overall , its pricey but I would definitely recommend them for the amazing experience .

This is a top notch breakfast buffet. I tend to not have really high expectations for any buffet in general but I remember liking this one pre Covid (the paused it during peak of Covid and only did a La carte) so when we visited The Sonnenalp this past weekend and heard it was back on we decided to indulge...and indulge we did. The main thing that impressed me was definitely the quality of ingredients served. The bacon was amazing; I had four pieces (insert shocked face lol) omelettes, eggs, breads, fruit...everything was great. I was a bad pregnant lady and also had some charcuterie for breakfast but I felt like If there was anywhere I could trust the cured meats it was Sonnenalp and it was so good. The fruit was great; pretty much everything was lovely. It also includes freshly squeezed juices, teas, and coffee. It's a bit pricey but totally worth the splurge if you ask me.